The latest news about Radboud University.
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Frits-Joost Beekhoven van den Boezem appointed new Dean of Faculty of Law
Prof. Frits-Joost Beekhoven van den Boezem, LL.M, has been appointed Dean of the Faculty of Law as of 1 March 2026. He will succeed Roel Schutgens, who resigned as dean on 1 March 2025.
Snowfall on campus
The KNMI has issued a code yellow weather warning for the whole of the Netherlands, with localised orange warnings at certain times. All buildings and facilities on the Radboud University campus will remain open for the time being.
Anneke van Vught appointed Professor by special appointment of Regional Integrated Network Care
Chief Healthcare at the Dutch Healthcare Authority (NZa), Anneke van Vught, has been appointed as Special Professor of Regional Integrated Network Care at Radboud university medical center.
X-ray flash from the distant universe turns out to be a supernova
For the first time, astronomers have been able to link a so-called X-ray flash from deep space to a supernova, which in turn is associated with a gamma-ray burst.
Radboud Alumni of the Year 2026: inspiring examples of social impact
Radboud University has named Pauldy Otermans, Mariano Molina, Renée Römkens and Johan Vollenbroek as Alumni of the Year 2026. Judith Holzmann receives a special mention.
Last chance: visit Radboud University in the Latijnse School
On January 31, Radboud University will be leaving the Latijnse School. So you only have a few weeks left to visit this historic building in the heart of Nijmegen, where you can find the Brain Museum and thought experiments, among other things.
Radboud University Introduction Week from August 16th to 21st
New Radboud University students will be introduced to each other, their programs, the campus, and the city in week 34 of 2026. Radboud University has chosen this week to offer new students a clear and well-structured start to their studies.
Greener way to make ammonia with “molecular microscope”
A team of researchers at Radboud University has discovered a promising new method to make ammonia – a key ingredient in fertilizers and many industrial chemicals – more efficiently and sustainably.
Radboud University receives positive assessment in Institutional Quality Assurance Audit
This spring, Radboud University participated in the Institutional Quality Assurance Audit for education. The committee that conducted this assessment gave a positive assessment of the four underlying standards of the institutional audit.
Trying to quit smoking? A workplace lottery may help
People who want to quit smoking benefit from lotteries as an incentive. This is evident from the Smoke-Free Lottery, a field experiment conducted by the RIVM, Radboud University and various Dutch universities.
Marcel Wintels interim Vice President of Radboud University Executive Board
Starting on 5 January 2026, Marcel Wintels (62) will be appointed interim Vice President of the Radboud University Executive Board. Read more about this appointment here.
A solid 9 for internationalisation: Radboud's Erasmus+ programme once again receives very positive assessment
With 92 out of 100 points, Radboud University's Erasmus+ programme received a “very good” score. Erasmus+ enables students and staff to gain experience abroad and is of great importance when it comes to internationalisation.
Huiqing (Jo) Zhou appointed Professor of Stem Cell Epigenomics
As of December 1, 2025, Huiqing (Jo) Zhou has been appointed Professor of Stem Cell Epigenomics at the Faculty of Science.
Number of female professors slightly on the increase
The percentage of female professors at Radboud University has increased by 0.4 percentage points. This is according to the Female Professors Monitor 2025. The monitor's reference date is 31 December, 2024.
‘Stress can have a positive effect on the immune system'
A recent study showed how stress changes behavior by using two different receptors.
Coastal areas can no longer keep up with methane emissions
Heavily polluted waters, such as Lake Grevelingen, emit large amounts of methane. Microbiologist Anna Wallenius will defend her PhD thesis on this topic at Radboud University on 15 December.
Astronomers discover the earliest supernova ever observed with JWST
An international team of astronomers has found the earliest supernova to date with the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST). Andrew Levan of Radboud University is the lead author of one of the studies.
Hermesdorf Awards 2025 for breast radiologist Ritse Mann and for videos by young doctors countering misleading online trends
Breast radiologist Ritse Mann from Radboudumc wins the Hermesdorf Award 2025 for his tireless efforts to improve breast cancer care. The Hermesdorf Talent Award goes to three young doctors: Ferhat Beyaz, Mirjam Schaap, and Hilde Bronkhorst.
ERC Consolidator Grants for research on methane eaters, air showers and language in our brain
Five Radboud University researchers are set to receive a Consolidator Grant from the European Research Council (ERC). Their research covers topics such as methane-eating micro-organisms, air showers from space, and how our brain processes language.
Sustainable mobility begins with more effective collaboration
A sustainable mobility system depends on how effectively governments, transport providers, and travelers work together. This requires aligning goals, managing uncertainty, and ensuring participation.